German (B.A.)

Student Learning Outcomes for German:

Students will be able to:

• Communicate (speak and comprehend) at the Advanced level according to ACTFL guidelines.

• Write at the Advanced level according to ACTFL guidelines.

• Write a research project in German focused on reading primary and secondary sources in German.

• Use appropriately and explain most grammatical structures of the German language.

• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the perspectives and products of the cultures studied in themselves and in comparison with their own culture.

• Read, analyze and interpret literary texts in terms of themes, characters, structure, style, and overall textual strategies, and situate those texts in their cultural contexts.

German majors must complete a minimum of 20 credits (four courses) in residency (200-level or above) and a minimum of 15 credits over two semesters in an approved study-abroad program.

In exceptional cases, certain double majors who can prove that they cannot otherwise satisfy all requirements of both majors may apply for an exception of one semester for the full-year study-abroad requirement. Any double majors granted this exception still must obtain a minimum oral rating of Advanced.